Outfits that make me happy and keep me warm! And a little something for my wardrobe…

“There’s nothing worse that tights that don’t fit properly” were the words of wisdom imparted by the 6 year old on the way into school this morning. And you know, she’s absolutely right. I replenished her tights stock at John Lewis yesterday but clearly I got it slightly wrong. I like it when the girls have lots of new school tights. It makes me feel like a competent and organised mother.

I even looked at buying one of those gingerbread houses to make at Christmas as that would have made me a competent and organised mother but in an entirely different stratosphere. A domestic goddess no less. But then I looked at the instructions, realised that all that icing bag and piping nonsense was probably way beyond me, that it would look like a two year old had done it, that no-one would eat it and that I would finally put it in the bin mid January cursing what a waste of time it had been. And then where would my well performing mother role be? No, sometimes knowing your limitations in life is a good thing.

I spent a huge amount of time in the shops last week and these were a couple of the outfits that I wore. They’re not drastically different to one another and largely comprised of basics to include navy Whistles trousers, boots (black or navy) a jumper (sparkly or roll neck) and a jacket (Whistles: top photo, or Oasis and Zara: bottom photo).

On my rounds I came across too many things to mention but this Oasis snowflake jumper (£42) caught my eye. It’s much nicer in really life – more vibrant and sparkly and the longer length will be preferred by many.

I also absolutely love this New Look fur duffle bag (£22.99), to the point that it may be finding its way into my wardrobe sometime fairly soon.

Style Guile was conceived after I realised that there were few personal style, and lifestyle, blogs aimed at women over 35. Now that I am over 45, there are even fewer! I post outfits, write about brands, test the trends and cover lifestyle too. To me, style and fashion should be accessible to all. I hope that you enjoy spending time with me!